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You may have seen us on TikTok. You may have seen us on Instagram. We decided to come together and take over WVC (Western Veterinary Conference)! What better way to enjoy Las Vegas? It is so amazing how social media can bring a group of likeminded individuals together. We all know how demanding the veterinary field has been since COVID. So much burnout, stress, people leaving the field, suicide, imposter syndrome and the list goes on. We all try to combat one of these areas with our platform to help the veterinary field stay afloat. This can range from client education, myth breakers, behind the scenes footage, working in vetmed reality, comedy skits, future veterinarian advice and the list goes on.  I just want to say thanks for all you do for the veterinary industry!  The family and love we have for each other is beyond compare! 

Getting your dog comfortable with nail trims start when they are young. Waiting until they get older or having a nail issue is not the time to get them comfortable with having their feet touched. It is also something you do not need to rush. Start slow and gradual. Get them comfortable with you messing with their feet first. Then gradually take the nail trimmers and just touch their toes. Don't even cut the nails. Once they get comfortable then you can start nail trimming but with some form of distraction. I love the Kong cheese, peanut butter on the little rubber mats. This keeps this distracted but also understanding nothing bad is happening and they are being rewarded. I also recommend going slow and not rushing to avoid trimming too short. This is the stage in their life where they do remember a lot of things. So, if they take this as a bad experience, it could set you back with training. Try to go with them and keep their limbs in a normal anatomical direction. The more you pull, or the more they resist can set back the training process. The purpose is to make it an enjoyable positive experience for your puppy.  The video below just shows a simple method using the Kong cheese for a puppy nail trim. 

I will admit, I was worried how things would go. I am a person who loves consistency and repetition.  Transitioning from working in the same clinic to working at a variety of different clinics was a scary feeling.  

Does your dog keep you up all night scratching? Does it seem like he is unable to get comfortable due to being so itchy?  Let's get them a QUICK easy fix, right?  WRONG!  Pets suffering from chronic itching can be due to a variety of circumstances. This can result from parasites (fleas, tick, mites), environmental allergies (pollens, grasses),  skin infections ( bacteria, fungal, autoimmune) , contact allergies ( household cleaners, yard treatments, topicals , shampoos) and food allergies ( protein sources- most common).